I’ve said this a million times.
Winning in the NFL is about the HC and his staff creating an environment that develops young players. It’s not about the GM with the ‘eye for talent’ or the fancy schemes that can be drawn up on the tablet.
The good news is that Garrett has shown that ability to create that environment. And if Dak stays on his projected path...Garrett is a coach that has not only created an environment that develops talent time in and time out…but he has cultivated talent at the most important position…the franchise QB.
The issue with Garrett is that he’s tried every way to counter his ability to develop talent. Incredibly conservative playcalling mixed in with bizarre play calling, struggling to manager the clock and falling into the occasional ‘pet cat’ syndrome of sticking with a player that doesn’t produce on gameday. It’s just about put me into an insane asylum.
I will say that I think he has progressed. The playcalling has gotten better. And it was even better this year than it was in 2014 (remember, running about 75% of the time on first down?). My issue with him now is how conservative he gets on 4th down, usually relegating the team to punting or kicking a field goal. He was more aggressive in the beginning of last season and it paid dividends. Then as the season went along he would rather be inflicted with small pox than go for it on 4th down.
At this point, I see him a lot like Marty Schottenheimer except without the great inspirational speeches. It makes me wonder if we can win in the postseason with him. Getting there…I like our chances.
YR
